Email attachments can be incredibly useful for sharing files and documents quickly and easily. However, they can also be a major source of security risks. Suspicious email attachments can infect your computer with malware, ransomware, or viruses, or they can be used...
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Direct Traffic vs. Organic Traffic: Understanding the Key Distinctions
When it comes to analyzing website traffic, two essential sources often come under the spotlight: direct traffic and organic traffic. Understanding the differences between these two types of traffic is crucial for business owners seeking to optimize their online...
Remote Backup disaster Recovery
Remote backup disaster recovery includes a few different moving pieces. The first is remote backups – this essentially means a company that provides networking services, such as iPoint Technologies, routinely makes copies of your company’s most significant data, and then stores those copies on a server that is located somewhere far away from your office. That way, if a disaster occurs – such as a wildfire, or one of your employees clicks on a suspicious link that downloads a ton of ransomware onto your servers, and suddenly you cannot access any business information unless you pay a huge ransom to strangers over the internet – your company’s information is safe and can be recovered! (Take that, fraudsters!)
ADA Compliance on Websites
In today's digital age, website accessibility has become a crucial aspect of ensuring inclusivity and equal access to information for all individuals. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) extends beyond physical spaces and mandates that websites must also be...
What is a Written Information Security Plan?
A Written Information Security Plan (WISP) is a comprehensive document that outlines an organization's approach to protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure. A WISP typically includes policies and procedures related to data handling,...
When to Hire Network Consulting Services
Pretty much every business has a network, whether or not they know it! However, not every business is tech-savvy, and not every business has an internal IT team that can help them manage their network, and that is okay! With network consulting services, small...
Important Updates for Web Clients
We have expanded our Continuous Care Plan! Our care plan is $350.00 /quarter, or $1199.00/ year, and includes the following services: Weekly plugin and theme updates via Smart Plugin Manager Global Edge Security Site Optimization Image Optimization Code minifying-...
Is Remote Work Here To Stay?
Remote work is here to stay. In March 2020 everything changed in the workplace as we know it. By April 2020 over 80% of jobs were working remotely due to Covid and most never went back into the office. Forced to take our work online has show the...
What is an ADA Compliant Website & Why is it Important?
Picture this: you’re ready to place your weekly online grocery order. As you log on, you notice that the website you’re using won’t let you click on anything. The text is so faded and close to the background color that you can’t read it. You keep trying to...
Why Phishing Scams Are Bad & How Not to Bite
We’ve all seen them. From that dashing Nigerian Prince who promises you riches to that text with a mystery parcel who needs your “delivery preferences”, phishing scams are more convincing than ever these days. Next time you come across an email that seems...well,...
How Can My Small Business Get Free Grant Money From Facebook & Google? – COVID-19 Relief
The past few months have affected everyone differently, but small businesses are especially vulnerable to the changing economy. Luckily, Facebook and Google have both launched programs that award grants to small businesses struggling as a result of COVID-19. Facebook...
Are You Prepared for Business Closures Due to the Coronavirus?
You may experience Fort Collins Coronavirus business closures for 2-3 weeks due to quarantine and infection, leading to an increase of IT related issues. In addition to helping you with your Fort Collins digital marketing and network needs, iPoint is ready to set you...